ALBANY — Ahmad Bradshaw, coming off surgeries to both feet and one ankle, was thought to be a once-a-day player during training camp, especially at the outset. But there he was yesterday, participating in the morning and afternoon practices, showing some of the quickness the Giants have come to expect out of him.
“Just trying to give it all back, get it out there, see how my feet feel, really put in a hard day’s work,” Bradshaw said. “It feels good. I’m pleased about it. I feel real comfortable about it. I just want to feel comfortable on my feet. If they’re feeling good, I’ll go, and if they’re not, I’ll rest ’em.”
Bradshaw last season barely practiced, as he needed to avoid as much stress on his feet as possible in order to be reasonably effective on game days. Clearing him to work double sessions is obviously a step in the right direction.
“I’d like to see first he has confidence in himself, what he can and can’t do,” Tom Coughlin said. “I do want to see him extend that and fight his way through some of the tough days and continue out here full-extent.”
If he’s healthy, the Giants have big plans for Bradshaw, who will be involved in punt and kickoff returns if his legs and feet hold up.
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Center Shaun O’Hara sat out both practices after his left ankle swelled following Sunday’s conditioning test. “It took me by surprise,” O’Hara said. “I felt good running, next thing you know there was some fluid and swelling. We want to make sure we’re being smart about it.”